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Air Freight: Two Types of ULD for Air Cargo
Post Views28396Most of the international shipping debate between ocean cargo and air cargo revolves around three primary factors – cost, […]
What is Drayage Service?
Post Views32213If you are either new to international shipping, or are expanding your involvement with it, you’re bound to encounter […]
Container Labeling: Properly Labeling Your Ocean Cargo
Post Views26026Have you researched any of the fines and penalties associated with the U.S. Customs and AMS violations? They are […]
What Happens to My Rolled Cargo?
Post Views26162If you’re reading this post, we’re assuming you’ve encountered a rolled cargo scenario… And we’re sorry. It’s a huge […]
Letter of Indemnity: Why a Handshake Isn’t Enough for Shipping Transactions
Post Views23964The international shipping industry really relies on conversations. If you’ve ever dealt with an international shipping transactions, you know […]
Air Freight: What is a Unit Load Device (ULD)?
Post Views27593Air freight operates quite a bit differently than ocean freight. In ocean freight, it feels like you’re in charge […]
Why Was My Cargo Rolled?
Post Views23672Aren’t you glad you picked the most stress-free, easy going, uncomplicated career choice? We didn’t think that was the […]
Imports: When is a Power Of Attorney Needed?
Post Views24870As you might imagine, there’s a ton of security surrounding U.S. imports. Customs is incredibly careful regarding what comes […]
3 Types of Air Service
Post Views22298If you plan on shipping your cargo via air, or are already doing so, you most likely know all […]
Should I Ship By LCL or Air?
Post Views28990Shippers tend to put a lot of emphasis on the difference between road, air, and rail, but when it […]
Understanding Merchandise Processing Fee
Post Views16717It can be hard to keep track of all the charges associated with a shipment. Everything from the big […]
Avoiding Disasters with AMS Customs
Post Views14855No one wins when fighting with AMS Customs. Well…actually, AMS Customs wins. Point is, getting in trouble with AMS […]
How Bunker Adjustment (BAF) Factor Affects Your Freight Costs
Post Views17617There are enough charges in the international shipping industry to give anyone a headache. Not only are there tons […]
Importance of Accurate Packing Lists
Post Views14436You’ve probably received an earful throughout your career in shipping on the importance of document correctness. But as you’ve […]